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I thought I would start off my page with a little bit about me and what I'm doing here. My name is Emma and I grew up in Berkeley, California... keep reading
Rewriting My Top 10 Reasons: What a Year in Thailand Taught Me
Revisiting my First Blog Post If you scroll through my blog posts, you will find my first post: Why to Teach English in Thailand: My Top 10 Reasons. For anyone... keep reading
CIEE Korea Spotlight: Read Karime's Experience at EPIK's Orientation!
Karime recently arrived in Korea to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended EPIK’s Orientation recently and wrote about her experience. Read her interview below: How was orientation? Walk... keep reading
How Teaching Abroad Shaped Me
Hello everyone! My name is Ria, and if you have been keeping up with the blog posts on the CIEE site, then you might have been reading a bit about... keep reading
CIEE Orientation in China: Read Kari's Interview!
Kari recently arrived in China to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended the Teacher Training and Orientation included in CIEE’s Teach in China programs. Read about Kari’s experience... keep reading
Navigating Korean Culture in the Education System: A Guide for English Teachers
As an English teacher in South Korea, understanding Korean culture is important for creating a respectful and open learning environment. I have been lucky enough to have lived in South... keep reading
Moving to Madrid, Spain from Tennessee
This will be one of a few blog posts that I make when I primarily talk about myself, I promise. Right now, I am less than a week away from... keep reading
CIEE Korea Spotlight: Meet Marissa - PART 2
Marissa is back to answer even more questions about teaching in Korea. Why did you choose CIEE? I chose CIEE because I heard that CIEE has a good reputation, a... keep reading
4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Moving To Spain as a Teaching Assistant
Thinking about moving abroad to teach English this year? Here are 4 questions to ask yourself before you take the leap! :)
Hagwon Hustle: Teaching at a Private School in South Korea
If you have been thinking about teaching English in South Korea, then you have probably heard the terms private school, hagwon, EPIK, and public school thrown around. It can definitely... keep reading
Should I Move Abroad? First Thoughts, Things To Consider and Introduction
Wondering whether you should move/teach abroad or not? Welcome to my first post! I will be sharing a little bit about me, why I chose to move abroad and how my experience has been so far. I will also be giving you some questions to think about, which will hopefully help you to make the decision that is best for you :)
Why I'm renewing my contract as a Language and Culture Assistant in Spain
In a city as surprising and beautiful as Madrid, I’m not quite ready to leave.
Orientation in Valladolid: A Look Inside CIEE's Spain Volunteer program!
CIEE’s Orientation in Valladolid is one of the many benefits of the Teach in Spain Volunteer program! The best part? Airport pickup, transportation, hotel accommodation, and meals are all provided... keep reading
What I'll Miss Most About Living in Madrid
My time living in Madrid is coming to an end. With less than 40 days left, I’ve been reminiscing on the things I love most about Madrid. Living here has... keep reading
What’s Next: After Getting a Job Offer to Teach in South Korea
YAYYY!! Congratulations! You got the job! I hope it is everything you hope for with shorter working hours, nice vacation time, decent pay, a nice apartment, and so much more... keep reading